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Efficient Policy Choice in a Representative Democracy: A Dynamic Analysis

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  • Stephen Coate

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  • Timothy Besley & Stephen Coate, "undated". "Efficient Policy Choice in a Representative Democracy: A Dynamic Analysis," Penn CARESS Working Papers 325b228023bf2f04304dfd203, Penn Economics Department.
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